Nicolas Ghesquière

Nicolas Ghesquière

Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times

Evening wear from Ghesquière, who after Balenciaga's retirement has found his own voice and made the line the most trend-setting French fashion brand. It's the only fashion brand besides Prada that consistently affects every level of the market.

Evening wear from Ghesquière, who after Balenciaga's retirement has found his own voice and made the line the most trend-setting French fashion brand. It's the only fashion brand besides Prada that consistently affects every level of the market. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Evening wear from Ghesquière, who after Balenciaga's retirement has found his own voice and made the line the most trend-setting French fashion brand. It's the only fashion brand besides Prada that consistently affects every level of the market.